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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1897

Page

5

Low for Governor in New York Article Candidate Prospects

The text discusses Gov Low’s potential candidacy in New York, noting friends favor his bid and a Brevet meeting agreeing on support. It mentions the political machine dynamics, a possible gubernatorial run, and hopes to dethrone Platt with a Delti machine influence, while signaling uncertainty about timing and party convention alignment.

New York Bec Wisa Goverie Bett Low Independiéntean Vilas Ste. Lew Air Lew Repubican Benatar Pitt Mr. Low Low Friends of Law

Marlboroughs Busy in London Political Shuffle

A London note reports the Duke of Marlborough moving into active politics and aiming to form a Tory organization at Primrose Gate. The Duchess shows dignified conduct while Lord Taunton funds a monthly journal and promises personal relictionn of Lord Kindniph in the new year.

London Markborough Iite Gallitie Primrose Eagte Tandaipt Chsreit Mariberouah

Budget and bond plans reported for New York city

The State Journal outlines a proposed budget for next year totaling over 320 million with more than 3.5 thousand in bonds to be issued in one year at 18 percent for public improvements. Existing authorized bonds may not be included. estimates show needs for 70 million to 200 million for docks paving and other projects. The piece also notes a literary feature on New England by Miss Mary Wilkins and a sketch about Whittier.

New York B3tts Vavidun Leglalaware Nagaio England Mary EK Wiking Mise Wilkins Otter Typdeiel EL Whittler Harefoot Froy Mise Wilkin State Journal Max Ernst Vercoats Poleon

London Working Girls Language Sparks Moral Alarm

The article notes a rising use of abhorrent expressions among London working girls and mentions women leaders forming a council to curb the slang. Clergy and teachers fear spread of coarse speech and call for concerted action, though some doubt effectiveness.

Londun London Father Ducey East Hou

Baking powder list warns of alum content and frauds

Of Interest to Housekeepers notes the World’s Fair and health boards condemn alum in baking powders. It provides a partial list of brands thought to contain alum and urges buyers to seek pure cream of tartar products. The piece labels several brands as suspect and cautions against cheap prices. It emphasizes identifying safe alternatives and mentions Dr Prices Cream Baking Powder as a trusted option.

Town and Minnenott State Makaska Dr. Prices Afick

Wesleyan girls anger over suffrage debate at Ohio Wyan university

In Delaware O Dee a campus dispute arose when senior Billie of Porreston IM and Kyvelyn True of McCondelestil Ov challenged a student argument on whether women should have the vote. The debate provoked offense, leading to complaints to Prof. Fulton and a report to President Hartford. A subsequent church event saw public disapproval of the speaker.

Delaware O. Dee Ohio Wee Wyan University CE. Billig Porreston Mis Kyvelyn True McCondelestil Ledy Pheik Pullie Billie Fulton Hartford Tillie St Pauls Methodist Church

Mount Vernon Passes Poster Display Ordinance

Mount Vernon aldermen approve an ordinance requiring posters to be submitted to Mayor Edwin Fiske for approval before display with a penalty of ten dollars or ten days in jail for violations. The mayor indicates he will prohibit certain colored or giddy posters and only allow those he approves to be pasted.

Mount Vernon York Barleiuer Neas Mount Verney Edwin Fiske

Christmas Presents Sold on Easy Payments

A storefront advertises Christmas gifts offered on easy payments including ladies and gentlemen watches rings jewelry photograph albums fancy chinaware and household utensils at dream prices. The copy mentions a Thursday night display and a street address on a named avenue with partner names Scott & Reed.

Attorney General Boyle on Second Term and Bond Defaults

Boyle says he may not seek a second term and plans to leave court work to his successor. He claims hundreds of thousands of dollars in defaulted bonds exist in the treasury and should have been pursued years ago. He vows to tackle insurance cases and trusts after completing current business.

Boyle Attorney General’s Office Treasurer’s

Atchison merchant praised as First district candidate

Judge Albert H. Berton, former Atchison resident, endorses A. S. Hatch for Congress in the First district. Hatch built a large hardware business, is among the wealthiest in the state, and has held public offices including state senator. Berton says Hatch would manage duties with same energy as his business and has strong support from Atchison at the convention.

Atchison Merchiot Albert H. Berton Lved Atchison AJ. Hatch Hatch Morntemn iKanss Hirself Atosan Mindle Atehjeon Flo Trent

Politics in Drugs How Ons Firm Lost Som State Contracts

The State Board of Charities favored Merrill & Co in contracts for drug supplies to state institutions. Parke, Davis & Co and Merrill were the leading bidders. Allegations claim the board’s choices served Merrill’s interests despite no price differences being shown.

State Board of Charities Merrill & Co Buskines Weer Parke, Davis & Co Ami Thie Meril Company Ie Eroploves Ryan Forthie

Coburn for Governor Endorsed by De Valentine

De Valentine in Claywen Times endorses Coburn for governor, praising him as a clean fearless Republican with strong farming and stock-raising ties, capable and affable, and suggests voters may unite behind him despite politicians.

del Valentine Claywent Times Crner Coburn Angivers Mo Eee Butuan Quburn Etate Board of Agriculture

Shawnee Populists Pressure Governor on Police Chief

George W. Clark and 15 Shawnee county Populists urged Governor Leeds Yast Hurdt to remove Henry Steele as chief of police. Clark led speeches before the governor, who had not acted as of yet, with others voicing opposition to Steele’s tenure. Ballard's Show Liniment advertises various ailments and is promoted by Geo. W. Stansfield at Miller's Pharmacy.

George W. Clark Shawnee County Charles Lingsay L. T. Yount Mr. Phillips Leeds Yast Hurdt Henry Steele Mr. Clark Miong Tietine Ballard Geo W. Stansfield Kan Miller's Pharmacy Car

Local Notes From Topeka Town Happenings

John P. McMunon returns from Meriden while Mrs. E. Stevenson comes back from Chicago. The Mid-Continent band plans a December 35 concert at Hamilton Hall. City officials attend the Mouston festival in Texas as local civic life buzzes with meetings, lectures, and reports on public institutions.

Laptense Court John P. McMunon Meriden Feler Reform School J. J. Anderson Otto Kuehne Charles Wolff Houston Mildred Kepsey Mary A. Cornelum Twentieth Katais Avenue Brivsimonta Holton W. J. Bond Wade Kansue Farmers’ Atlianée Topeka Ellsu Seth Muvry EM. Puncan Rock Island Kansas Jobe Hodge Santa Fe Wisconsin Lumbey Silvation Army Sanene City Sitnam Lodge of Masons Sawvite Fellows Bay Crawford Theater Palma J. D. Brusel Car Service Department The Santa Han Coner Hammond Inn Bint National Bank of Mhinwatte United States Circuit Court Jedd Coymane Ramis Dillard Keefur Hobson Wellamt J. Taylor Mra Capecity Konstantine von Rengattien Turner Gunden San Brinciece Cal Nes Clay Etree Bey Dittse Christen Endeavor G. P. Howard Lincoln Talniwien Hin Buszey State University Faculty Us Monler Tosteriay Seruthte Ania Menting H. Bowyer Jopeks Miles May Lewis C. M. Tengetoo Lawrence Pre GN

Union Pacific Route destaca cities and towns tour routes

Union Pacific offers fast service via Denver and destinations including Cheyenne Salt Lake City San Francisco Portland and Puget Sound points. Features include drawing room sleeping cars Pullman Palace Sleepers Dining Cars and Free Reclining Chairs. For timetables and fares contact city ticket agent A Lewis or depot agent Fulton. There is an advertisement for No Tobacco products and No To Bac tonic.

Union Pacific Kansas Colorado Wyoming Utah Denver Cheyenne Salt Lake City San Francisco Portland Puget Sound A. Lewis

Thames McCormick Injured in Third Degree Incident

A Sun dispatch from New York reports Thames McCormick laid up with a dislocated right shoulder and two broken ribs after an incident linked to Nina Council Knights of Columbus. Witnesses dispute details with theories of a third degree ritual gone wrong and a man seen jumping from a third story window. Officials expect his recovery.

New York Sun Stonington Conn Thames McCormick Nina Council Knights of Columbus McCormick Iia South Providence Nee

Palmist Chelm Hosts Lecture On Ape Hand Prints

In Chicago a palmistry lecture by Professor Chelm drew scientists from Field Museum and others. A chimpanzee at the Zoo had its left paw examined amid plaster casts for study, with notes noting a strong thumb and limited human-like lines beyond affection.

Chicago Dee Cdlentifte Bryan,Chenp Athley Field Columbian Museum Sra Meek Dorsey Chelm Zoo

Five Sorrels Brothers in Kentucky Receive Government Pensions

In Bath county Richmond and Knob Lick area six bachelor Sorrels brothers, five of whom receive annual government stipends. Augustus served in the Mexican War earning $12 monthly. John receives 38. Tas gets 4. Mikes and others draw varying sums. Enoch, 54, belonged to the Fifty Kentucky Cavalry with a $12 pension. A petition to Congress seeks a new appropriation.

Richmond Dee Living Heat Knob Lick Bath County Triple Sam Thas Kentucky Augustus John Titentyetourth Newton Enoch Portieth’ Kentucky Cavalry Ourgress

Ex-Mayor Hopkins Backed Lake Shore Town Plan

Chicago reports Calumet Harbor and Improvement Co secured 1,200 arretracts for land near Miller station on Long Lake. A new town likely named Hopkins with streets laid out, backed by ex mayor Hopkins and partners John K Caverly Bowen F Hance and Henry J Reynolds. Plan includes a summer resort on Lake County Indiana shore thirty minutes from Chicago.

Chicago Long Lake Calumet Harbor and Improvement Company Crown Point Ini Miller Station Callea Hop Hopkins John K Caverly Bowen F. Hance Henry J. Reynolis Nite Fain Lake County Ind

Lamar Jackrabbit Hunt To Break Records In Lamar Colorado

Denver reports snow in Lamar as sportsmen prepare for a record jackrabbit hunt set a week after Christmas. About 200 hunters will depart Denver for Lamar with railcar sleeper travel costing 97 dollars for two days including meals and transport. Last year Santa Fe officials joined in the hunt, and locals greet hunters with breakfast before registering a dollar for wagon rides to the grounds.

Denver Dec Lamar Chlorado Santa Fe Railroad Chinago Samar

Local Dramatic News From The Grand And Crawford Theater

Audience crowds the Grand for Wrenerian concert by Apollo club as Wagner’s season disappointments fade with applause. Crawford theater presents A Southern Romance adapted from In God’s Counter and The Dazzler vaudeville. Keene engages at Rowley Snow’s with The Merchant of Venice and Julius Caesar. Miss Alvord classic impersonations at Fish school. Bills for Billain’s Horehound Syrup and Miller’s Pharmacy advertise in Toledo area.

Apollo Club Lancer Thad von Dattlen Wagner Crawfid Kuskas City Kansas City Etop Thomas Keene Rowley & Snow Keene Shytock Julius Caeser Marc Antony Irwin Widow Jones Comey Crawford Theater Mise Raiharing Alvord Fish School

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